Crewe-based band, Platform 7 will playing at this year’s Anderton Boat Lift’s Beer Festival being held later this month.

between May 26-28 the event promises to live up to the success of its previous festivals and there will be 12 excellent beers from the UK as well as three ciders.

Once again, bands will be a key feature of the festival with performances by Platform 7 on Friday night (May 26) and on Saturday and Sunday Northwich-based, Reminds and Northwich’s Tijuna Death Squad.

Mike Kontzle from Platform 7, said: “The seven-man band, most of whom come from in and around Crewe, play a mixed set of soul and rock. We’ve played before at the Anderton Boat Lift and there is always an amazing atmosphere. It is always a good night.”

The Anderton Boat Lift is the world’s first successful boat lift and an acknowledged masterpiece of engineering. Built in 1875 and still in operation today, the lift is a fascinating combination of working historic structure and fun, educational experience.

The event will be ppen from 7pm until last orders at 11pm. Tickets on the night are £7.50 but can be pre-ordered for £5 from visitchester.digitickets.co.uk/category/13823

Beer tokens will cost £2 each or 10 for £15. Each night, freshly-sourced food, including gourmet burgers, will be available in the Lift View.

For the first time there will also be a Prosecco and Gin bar and the event is being sponsored by David Wilson Homes.

Graham Wood, Events Manager, Anderton Boat Lift, said: “This is one of the friendliest events of its sort in the region. It is a great night out and the perfect place to meet up with friends for a good time. We are delighted to be extending what’s on offer this year with a Prosecco and gin bar – it is always nice to come along and find something new.

“Now in its sixth year, people always comment on the relaxed ambience of the site and its magnificent terraced site overlooking the huge Lift and the River Weaver. This year’s festival is going to be our best yet.”